Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:48:16 -0800
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bleeding Cooling System
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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It doesn't have to be 'that high' in the front.
Just some inclination will do ..
and even level will work actually.
( people worry about this bleeding thing far more than necessary )

here's a great trick I read on here............
drive around for 15 minutes or so with the bleeder screw loose a little..
that will push coolant with air mixed in it out the bleed screw ..
then tighten bleed screw.
that works.  Not really necessary though.

another way is to just top up the pressure reservoir every warm-up cool down
cycle..
for about 5 cycles until there's no air space at the top of the pressure
bottle anymore.
( or 'some'...like a half inch there ....can be normal )

I think you're fine.

Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 8:51 AM
Subject: Bleeding Cooling System


>I know this has been brought up alot lately, but I wanted to ask if I could
> use my ramps and raise the front end to bleed?  I have it parked on my
> inclined driveway, but not sure the grade is steep enough.  My niece was
> keeping it at 2K rpm last nite, and then I dropped the bleed screw and
> couldn't find it.  Found it this morning. When I opened the tank behind
> license plate, I got a gusher so recapped it and drove it around a little.
> I then added to the tank and proceeded to bleed, but got some foam and
> then
> nothing.  Tank is a little above the max mark now.  My temp gauge is just
> about where it always is...just below the LED.  Lots o heat from the front
> and rear heater.  Thought I would try it again after a road test tomorrow
> or
> something.
> BTW-Ramps are standard(?) height...about 6 inches.
> Thanks and Happy Turkey Day.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'